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The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer calls on partners in prevention from various sectors across the nation to address skin cancer as a major public health problem. Government, business, health, education, community, nonprofit, and faith-based sectors are all essential partners in this effort.

In this Call to Action, the Surgeon General sets forth five main goals that will serve as a road map for all Americans in their efforts to reverse the rising tide of skin cancer: Increase opportunities for sun protection in outdoor settings; Provide individuals with the information they need to make informed, healthy choices about their exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays; Promote policies that advance the national goal of preventing skin cancer; Reduce harms from indoor tanning; Strengthen research, surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation related to skin cancer prevention.

With sustained support and a unified approach, we can achieve major reductions in skin cancer-related illness, deaths, and healthcare costs.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

Published:

2017

Description:

In July 2014, the Office of the Surgeon General released The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer, establishing skin cancer prevention as a high priority for our nation.1 The Call to Action described prevention strategies that wo...

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

Published:

July 2016

Description:

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, yet most cases are preventable. Every year in the United States, nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion.1 Melanoma causes more ...

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Cancer Prevention and Control.

Published:

07/01/2015

Description:

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, yet most cases are preventable. Every year in the United States, nearly 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, at an estimated cost of $8.1 billion. Melanoma, the deadlies...